Mon, 18 Apr 2016 08:23:53 -0700Weeblyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HealthWellnessRetreat/~3/XH-noH4lORE/chief-benefits-of-colon-cleansingFri, 03 Apr 2015 14:42:48 GMThttp://www.healthwellnessretreat.com/blog/chief-benefits-of-colon-cleansingWhether it’s our Health and Wellness Retreat guests or client at our brick & mortar business in St Thomas, US Virgin Island, A Touch of Wellness Health Center, we get this question a lot! Or at least variation of this question: What are the benefits of doing a Colon Cleanse? The question is a great one and the answers, of course may vary from person to person. However doing Colon Cleansing does have many universal benefits. Let’s cover them one-by-one shall we?

Makes the digestive system more effective

As the colon is cleansed, through a system called peristaltic pushes undigested waste through your GI system, clearing the way for good nutrient absorption. If waste remains in the body for too long, it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and illness. A clean colon from a colon detox allows undigested waste to pass easily through your system.

Maintains regularity and prevents constipation

Constipation — especially when it's chronic — causes a sluggish digestive response, which in turn leaves waste in the system longer. This increases the likelihood that toxins will be released into the bloodstream. It is also a cause of other illnesses and irritations, such as hemorrhoids and varicose veins.

Increases energy

Releasing the toxins from your body is rejuvenating because it refocuses the energy usually used for forcing waste through your intestines to other parts of your body. People who have undergone colon detoxification say they have better blood circulation, more restful sleep and a boost in energy.

Increases the body's absorption of vitamins and nutrients

A colon that has been cleansed allows only water, vitamins and nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream, rather than releasing toxins and bacteria through the colon walls. When the colon is detoxified, it clears the way for essential nutrients to filter into your body unobstructed.

Improves concentration

Poor diet and ineffective vitamin absorption can cause you to become distracted and lose your concentration. The buildup of mucous and toxins in your colon can keep your body from getting what it needs to function, even if you eat a consistently healthy diet. Cleansing the colon with a detox diet can be the difference between feeling alert and not being able to focus. This has far-reaching ramifications for work, your relationships and your overall health.

Kick-starts weight loss

Foods lacking in fiber move through the digestive tract at one-quarter the pace of high-fiber choices. This slow-moving food produces excess mucous that literally sticks to the intestinal walls, weighing the intestinal tract down with pounds of decaying fecal matter.Colon cleansing has the potential to aid weight loss; some people claim to have lost up to 20 pounds over the course of a month. The average human colon weighs about four pounds empty and can hold up to eight meals' worth of food before digestion finally occurs. A colon cleansing can result in significant weight loss and kick-start your metabolism, as well as refocus your attention on better food choices and whole-body wellness.

Decreases risk of colon cancer

All the toxins that you eat, drink, breathe in and absorb through your skin end up being processed by your gastrointestinal system and liver. If they are not forced from your colon and liver as quickly as possible, they can wreak havoc on your body's systems. By releasing stagnant body waste, you reduce the causes and the risk of polyps, cysts and cancerous growths in your colon and gastrointestinal tract.

Increases fertility

Colon cleansing, as well as increased fiber intake and healthy food choices, improves regularity and helps keep your weight under control. Fat is estrogen-based, and if too much is present, becoming pregnant becomes more difficult. A colon that is weighed down by years of buildup can also press on the uterus and surrounding reproductive organs in women, causing strain.Colon cleansing rids the body of many chemicals and toxins that affect the egg and sperm. Many naturopaths recommend that both partners undergo colon cleansing before attempting pregnancy.

Maintains pH balance in the bloodstream

Foods that cause colon blockages are acid-forming — particularly high-protein diets without enough fiber. This leads to general malaise in the body. The tissue of the colon eventually becomes diseased and inflamed, reducing the colon's ability to do its job, which is to allow only water, minerals and vitamins to pass into the bloodstream. If yeasts, molds, fungus, bacteria, parasites or fecal material enter the bloodstream and connected tissue, the body's pH will be thrown out of balance.

Improves whole-body well-being

Ridding the colon of waste and toxins by releasing layers of colon buildup can lead to feelings of lightness, strength and overall good health.So there you have it… a brief list of the massive Benefits of doing Colon Cleansing. Please feel free to add your comments below, share this post with others and of course contact us to learn more about our next upcoming Health & Wellness Retreat in the gorgeous Virgin Islands.

]]>http://www.healthwellnessretreat.com/blog/chief-benefits-of-colon-cleansinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HealthWellnessRetreat/~3/inhRozbmgps/free-screening-of-a-must-see-movie-view-it-right-hereFri, 20 Mar 2015 15:05:02 GMThttp://www.healthwellnessretreat.com/blog/free-screening-of-a-must-see-movie-view-it-right-hereHave to admit, we are floored…! Just got finished watching an amazing documentary called “Vitality” and it has NAILED IT. All of the things we’ve been talking about around health and lifestyle, succinctly said in a punchy, fun, informative, and short feature film. So what did we learn? To start off, that the “sickcare” model in the West is designed to make money off of illness and that’s why people are getting worse every year. Why drugs can’t actually “fix” anything… The solution? VITALITY (view it FREE right here - see below <<<) This movie teaches us how to increase the vital energy in our lives so we can thrive instead of merely survive and stumble along. It breaks lifestyle down into the “wheel” of Vitality and gives a great structure for us to understand health in a simple yet powerful way. It is a sane look at an insane problem…very refreshing. Who is this movie for? EVERYONE. Whether you’re a physician who knows most of this already or someone who’s ailing and needs all the help they can get, Vitality’s message will move you. The country of Namibia is sharing this movie with school-aged children in order to help them thrive. There are governors of a couple US states in discussion to have this movie shown to families in need and foster children. It is endorsed by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and the American Academy for the Advancement of Medicine (ACAM). Long story short- doctors love it. Teachers use it. People are raving about it…and we recommend it highly. The movie is available on amazon, iTunes, and various stores to buy/rent but we’ve got a gift for you. We’ve arranged a FREE screening of the FULL MOVIE for you to see it immediately. That’s how important this movie is. The link will only be available for 72 hours so please CLICK HERE NOW to redeem your free screening of Vitality. Yours in health, Rich & Jill PS- we’d love to hear what you think about the movie…we’ve gotten great feedback and it certainly stokes some interesting dialogue.

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]]>http://www.healthwellnessretreat.com/blog/free-screening-of-a-must-see-movie-view-it-right-herehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HealthWellnessRetreat/~3/nfaIHIysBZI/that-feeling-tired-all-the-time-has-a-name-adrenal-fatigueWed, 08 Jan 2014 14:38:43 GMThttp://www.healthwellnessretreat.com/blog/that-feeling-tired-all-the-time-has-a-name-adrenal-fatigue A growing number of people come to our Health & Wellness Retreat complaining of being tired all the time. We seem to hear it more and more these days. They say things like” my mind is always racing but my body just won’t keep up, I’m just so tied all the time”. Or they mentioned how ineffective they seem with their workload versus how productive they sued to be in their lives. So since we at Zunzun Caribbean Wellness Retreat are all about the CAUSE and not just covering up the symptoms, let’s address one of the major causes of being sick, tired and in pain, shall we? We’re talking about Adrenal Fatigue and its challenges. We’re going to lay out some foundational issues in these next few Blog post so let’s get started.

What is Adrenal Fatigue? Adrenal Fatigue is a collection of signs and symptoms, known as a "syndrome", that results when the adrenal glands function below the necessary and appropriate level. Most commonly associated with intense or prolonged stress (not necessarily sleeplessness), it can also arise during or after acute or chronic infections, especially respiratory infections such as influenza, bronchitis or pneumonia.

As the name suggests, its chief symptom is fatigue (that non-stop feeling of always being tired) that is not relieved by sleep but it is not a readily identifiable entity like measles or a growth on the end of your finger. You may look and act relatively normal with Adrenal Fatigue and may not have any obvious signs of physical illness, yet you live with a general sense of unwellness, tiredness or "gray" feelings. People suffering from Adrenal Fatigue often have to use coffee, colas and other stimulants to get going in the morning and to prop themselves up during the day.

Side note: at our Health & Wellness Caribbean Retreats we don’t give you these stimulants but we do show you how to boost your energy level naturally. Most people are amazed how easy it really can be

This syndrome has been known by many other names throughout the past century, such as non-Addison's hypoadrenia, sub-clinical hypoadrenia, neurasthenia, adrenal neurasthenia, adrenal apathy and adrenal fatigue. Although it affects millions of people in the U.S. and around the world, conventional medicine does not yet recognize it as a distinct syndrome.Adrenal Fatigue can seem to wreak havoc with your life. In the more serious cases, the activity of the adrenal glands is so diminished that you may have difficulty getting out of bed for more than a few hours per day. With each increment of reduction in adrenal function, every organ and system in your body is more profoundly affected. Changes occur in your carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, heart and cardiovascular system, and even sex drive. Many other alterations take place at the biochemical and cellular levels in response to and to compensate for the decrease in adrenal hormones that occurs with Adrenal Fatigue. Your body does its best to make up for under-functioning adrenal glands, but it does so at a price, and your body pays the bill so to speak. Solutions? Contact us to learn more about our Immersion-Style Health & Wellness Retreat always held in exotic locations like the gorgeous and health Caribbean. Stay tuned for the next blog post in our series as we’ll be covering the topic: ‘What causes Adrenal Fatigue’ Please do share this post with anyone whose health and well-being you do care about – they’ll Love yu for doing so. The Zunzun Team www.HealthWellnessRetreat.com

Effectively doubling the existing space A Touch of Wellness will be far better suited to serve any health needs, no matter the condition. And through their Zunzun Caribbean Wellness division, they have introduced Immersion-Style Health Retreats with massive success. People from all walks of life, no matter their health condition, can now come to the Caribbean and re-boot their body, mind and soul for optimum health.